Safety Specialist - St. Cloud, MN

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•St Cloud, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Spee Dee Delivery is seeking a Safety Specialist to provide administrative support to the health and safety department. This role involves championing a safety-first culture, managing incident reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating safety training and projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, a thorough understanding of OSHA and DOT/FMCSA regulations, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local, and company policies, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Proficient in DOT and FMCSA procedures and standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Experience in transportation preferred
Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Health and Safety, or related field preferred
1+ year of experience in health and safety preferred

Responsibilities

Champion a safety-first culture
Accept inbound calls regarding incidents, gather pertinent information, and notify relevant department
Record and follow up on incident reports, and obtain police reports for incident investigations
Work with the HR Department collecting any previous incidents information
Collect, analyze, and report data to Federal Government agencies to prove department is compliant with federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and ordinances
Ensure all needed permits and registrations are current
Coordinate licensing and registration of company vehicles
Respond to questions on hazardous materials to ensure proper shipping
Daily inspections of loading area for packages missing hazmat paperwork and/or unsafe working conditions
Audit and identify discrepancies in electronic driver logs
Assist with the coordination of projects of the department, including those related to emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management
Review current safety training and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates
Monitor and save telematic data and communicate findings to the Director of Safety
Provide real-time guidance, mentoring and corrective coaching to drivers on safety behaviors, regulatory compliance and company policies
Perform other related duties as assigned